8d ring shank nails should be used instead.
2012 irc roof sheathing thickness.
Where the roof sheathing is.
Thickness or mineral surface roll roofing weighing a minimum of 77 pounds per 100 square feet 4 kg m 2.
It brings together all building plumbing mechanical fuel gas energy and electrical provisions for one and two family residences.
The international codes i codes are the widely accepted comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe sustainable affordable and resilient structures.
The typical thickness range for sheathing is 3 8 to 3 4 inch.
The international code council icc is a non profit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design build and compliance process.
The international code council icc is a non profit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design build and compliance process.
For rafters spaced 20 or more inches apart 1 2 or 5 8 inch plywood is recommended.
Where the roof sheathing is less than 3 4 inch 19 1 mm thick the nails.
Head astm f 1667 of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of 3 4 inch 19 mm into the roof sheathing.
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized stainless steel aluminum or copper roofing nails minimum 12 gage 0 105 inch 2 67 mm shank with a minimum 3 8 inch diameter 9 5 mm head of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of 3 4 inch 19 1 mm into the roof sheathing.
Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame.
Never attach roof sheathing with staples.
Cap flashing shall be.
The international codes i codes are the widely accepted comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe sustainable affordable and resilient structures.
The most common rafter spacing is 24 inches and 5 8 inch plywood is recommended for that.